Loch Naver
| Loch Naver | |
|---|---|
 View across Loch Naver | |
  Loch Naver | |
| Location | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58°17′49″N 4°21′32″W / 58.297°N 4.359°W |
| Type | Loch |
| Primary inflows | River Mudale, River Vagastie |
| Primary outflows | River Naver |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Alltnaharra, Klibreck, Reidhackaistell, Dailmallhart |
Loch Naver is a loch in the Farr parish in Sutherland in the Highland council area of northern Scotland. It is situated upon the B873 main road.[1][2] Upon the loch are also the settlements of Kilbreck, Redhackaistelll and Dailmallhart. Additionally Alltnaharra and Achanaes are nearby.[1] Fishing is very popular on Loch Naver and the River Naver.[3][4][5]
Geography
The Loch is nearly 10 kilometres long but only 200–600 metres across depending on Location, Loch Naver stretches out East-West and water flows eastward from the River Mudale and Loch Staonsaid to the River Naver and Loch Hope.[1][6][7][8]
Inflows and outflows
The Primary inflows of Loch Naver are the River Mudale and the River Vagastie while the primary outflow is the River Naver. Other inflows include:
- Grummore Burn[9][10]
- Allt Gruama Beag
- Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe
- Allt a' Chnoic Leith
- Allt Ach' a' Chuil[11]
- Allt Ruigh na Sealbhaig[12]
- Allt Creagach[13][14]
- Kilbreck Burn[15][16]
Fishing
Fishing is very common not only in Loch Naver but also in the River Naver, as it is a top place to catch trout. The Stathnaver area is often referred to as one of the best areas for fishing in the country.[4][5][17] People wishing to stay in the area have choice with there being a caravan park on the Loch as well as lodges in Alltnaharra and Syre.[4][18]
References
- ^ a b c "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.[title missing]
- ^ "B873, a scenic narrow road along Loch Naver". www.dangerousroads.org. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "NC500 Fishing - Best Salmon Rivers and Lochs in North Sutherland". www.nc500fishing.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ a b c "Fly Fishing for Salmon on the Naver, Syre Estate, Sutherland in Scotland". Naver Fishing Syre. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ a b "Lochs and Rivers". Altnaharra Hotel. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Loch Naver | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.[title missing]
- ^ "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.[title missing]
- ^ "Grummore, depopulated township, Loch Naver (SM2209)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "MHG12636 - Grummore, depopulated township, Loch Naver - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Way: Allt Ach'a' Chuil (240980294)". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Allt Ruigh Na Sealbhaig | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Allt Creagach | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "MHG12639 - Allt Creagach - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "MHG13275 - Cup Marked Stone, Klibreck Burn - HBSMR WEB and API reference site". hbsmr-web.esdm.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Nostalgic memories of Klibreck Burn's local history". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Salmon, Trout, Loch and River Fishing, Scotland". Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "Luxury Hotel in Altnaharra, Sutherland | Althaharra Hotel". Altnaharra Hotel. Retrieved 2022-06-24.